zx9rmal
Novice Class
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posted February 18, 2012 06:34 PM
Oil for my '12 14R
I've used a lot of different oils in the past, e.g., Mobil 1 4T, Motul, Honda Pro, BMW. All full synthetic. I see Kawasaki markets their own branded full synthetic. I can't imagine it not being a good oil. Anyone use it or familiar with it?
Thanks.
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Mal Glanz
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'12 ZX-14R
  
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cls
Expert Class
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posted February 18, 2012 06:44 PM
I've used quite a few myself, as I'm sure most here have. Never noticed much difference for street riding, so I went w/the cheapest and easiest: Rotella T. I have no doubt the Kawi oil would serve you very well.
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venomous_zx
Expert Class
2012 14r - low and long-
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posted February 22, 2012 02:12 PM
I used kawi oil before. I ran it in my 07 6r. Didnt have a problem. I have used repsol before that. I peronally liked kawi oil. Plus it has a green tint. Lol.
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eklipse636
Needs a life
ZX-14
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posted February 22, 2012 02:50 PM
I've used reg kawi oil. One time during a routine oil change, it drained out like water, and it wasn't hot. Never will I ever use reg kawi oil again.
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Audioboyz
Expert Class
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posted February 22, 2012 02:59 PM
Just put in Asilan synthetic 10w-30 oil from Brock.Used a K&N filter.It seemed to shift better and the cam chain noise is gone.
Craig
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2009 Monster ZX-14
Brocks Alienhead,PCV, flys out,LSL Riser kit,-1 front sprocket,43 Vortex rear sprocket,K&N Air Filter, Zero Gravity tall smoked screen,block off plates,175HP 104 torque
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venomous_zx
Expert Class
2012 14r - low and long-
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posted February 22, 2012 08:18 PM
i had used kawi full synthetic. poured out like oil. then again i change oil like every 6-900 miles. lol
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ninjaboy311
Zone Head
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posted February 22, 2012 10:27 PM
Not sure if this is still the case, but I can remember a few years back reading the fine print on the back of Kawi synthetic and it said 'manufactured by Motul'. Not sure if its the same oil with the same additives, etc as Motul 300V.
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blue07
Expert Class
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posted February 23, 2012 10:14 AM
 Edited By: blue07 on 23 Feb 2012 18:22
I've used Motul now for 4 and a half riding seasons...with some other oils 'tried out' in between.The Motul is the best performer for my zx's that I've used.The 'useful' life seems to coincide nicely with the shift quality in my case.That is...at around 3000 miles or so,the shifting begins to degrade some...then I know it's time.Full syn,10/40 7100 Motul.
If it means anything...the service/owner's manuals do say "formulated especially for your new Kawasaki motorcycle"....works for me anyway.
Changed the factory oil at 85 miles...went to 10/40 Motul 7100 Full Syn....so far...so good....but only 400+ miles on her right now.It looks brand new in the sightglass.
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cruiserman_83
Expert Class
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posted February 24, 2012 03:32 AM
I use 5w40 Castrol Power 1 racing full synthetic. Seems to work well.
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